As a teacher-librarian, I have the opportunity to read young adult books to share with my students. The list that I have provided will have an overview of the book and personal comments. They are on a Book-mercial style image to get a taste of the essence of the book.
Sunday, January 31, 2016
Winter by Marissa Meyer
Enjoy. So many things happening at different times to different characters. It's a page turner and you'll enjoy. Solid book, perfect for any library.
Here Lies the Librarian by Richard Peck
I love Richard Peck's writings. If you ever get to hear him speak, go, go, go! Great book infused with humor, and history and a cast of characters. Enjoy!
Saturday, January 30, 2016
Queen of Shadows by Sarah J. Maas
This is one sexy battle political strategy serial story. It's a great story. Lots of different perspectives and a good read. Watch out Game of Thrones! Enjoy.
Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Famous Last words by Katie Alender
I must say Katie Alender knows how to write a teen thriller and a darn good ghost story. It's a good story plot line and great characters. A little predictable but very entertaining. Fine for any library. Enjoy.
Monday, January 25, 2016
Hattie Ever After by Kirby Larson
Awesome story. Great read. There was a lot of research involved to recreate San Francisco back in the day. Well written. Enjoy. Perfect for any library.
Sunday, January 24, 2016
Saturday, January 23, 2016
Talking to Dragons by Patricia Wrede.
Last book in the series. Good series and perfect for those readers who enjoy adventure, princess, lost princes and dragons. Smart story series. Enjoy.
Beyonders: Chasing the Prophecy by Brandon Mull
If you like Lord of the Rings, the game of Chess, politics and warfare in a fantasy environment, this is the book for you. This is the last book in the series and everything is solid. Great characters, super plot and everything else you need for a young adult book. Enjoy.
Monday, January 18, 2016
Virals: Terminal by Kathy Reichs & Brendan Reichs
Good story line. Fine for any library. If you like the TV show Bones, by the same author. It's a little bit science fiction.
Frozen Tides by Morgan Rhodes
Great series, quite the saga. Lots of twists and turns, well crafted. It's and addicting story and look forward to #5. There are truly some evil people in this story. Enjoy.
As Dead As It Gets by Kaite Alender
This is a good ghost story, fine for any library. Alexis's new boyfriend is dangerous and controlling. Story is nicely crafted and all the characters are solid. Good read.
Labels:
contemporary teen,
ghosts,
paranormal
Saturday, January 16, 2016
Beyonders: Seeds of Rebellion by Brandon Mull
Great adventure story. A band of different kinds of people on a mission to end the Evil emperor facing various perils to make the world a better place. Good plot, good characters and good dialogue. Looking forward to book 3. Fine for any library.
Thursday, January 14, 2016
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
Blood of My Blood by Barry Lyga
Wow this is one crazy story. Perfect for public libraries. This is a real page turner. Think Dexter meets Hannibal Lector. It's a serial killer cat and mouse game. And .... it's all family.
Monday, January 11, 2016
Fablehaven: Grip of the Shadow Plague by Brandon Mull
Think Harry Potter plus adventure plus family legacy and you have Fablehaven series. Perfect for any library collection. If you like magical and mythical creatures, good vs. bad and a page turner then this is the book for you. Enjoy!
Sunday, January 10, 2016
The Heartbreakers by Ali Novak
I really liked this story. It's an easy to read book with likable characters. I would read more of Ali Novak's books if they are like this. Perfect book for any library what so ever.
Hattie big Sky by Kirby Larson
This beautifully written book shows a life in Montana in the 1900's as a homesteader's point of view.
The author based the book on her pioneer great grandmother. Enjoy the book. Also the audio book is well done. Worth listening too!
The author based the book on her pioneer great grandmother. Enjoy the book. Also the audio book is well done. Worth listening too!
Saturday, January 9, 2016
Virals: Exposure by Kathy Reichs & Brendan Reichs
Very science and research based. A good read and perfect for any library. Good story about friendship bonds as well. If you are a fan of the series, Bones on the television, then enjoy the teen version of the story.
Miss Ruffles Inherits Everything by Nancy Martin
I really enjoyed this light hearted murder mystery. Too entertaining! Perfect for any mystery fans. A little romance mixed in too. Also if you like rescue dog stories, add this to your list. It's a good fun fiction and who done it. Enjoy.
Friday, January 8, 2016
Game by Barry Lyga
If you are a Dexter fan, then there you go. It's a page turner. Smart serial killer hunter story. End of this story is a cliff hanger so I look forward to reading 3. There's some ugly murders going on. Perfect for public libraries.
Labels:
good guy's read,
mystery,
survival,
teen,
teen suspence,
thriller
Tuesday, January 5, 2016
I Hunt Killers by Barry Lyga
Oh my goodness! Up there with Silence of the Lambs. Excellent story. On the gruesome side. I'm glad the public library has the book. I don't think I would put it in a school library. Perfect for personal libraries. Looking forward to book 2. Quite the mystery, thriller.
Monday, January 4, 2016
Virals: Code by Kathy Riechs & Brendan Reichs
Good mystery, nice research, written for the audience in a engaging way. Get swept up in a dangerous and deadly mystery and serial killer. Perfect for any library.
Fablehaven: Rise of the Evening Star by Brandon Mull
This is a great magical series. Solid story with good characters and a place you can believe. Enjoy.
Sunday, January 3, 2016
Nick & Nora Infinite Playlist by Rachel Cohn & david Levithan
This is one sexy novel. It's well crafted. Great for a personal library. Realistic and solid characters.
There's some F* bombs and some super sexy scenes. It's a solid book. Glad I read it.
There's some F* bombs and some super sexy scenes. It's a solid book. Glad I read it.
Fablehaven by Brandon Mull
It's a great series. I look forward to reading the rest of the books. Story is perfect for any library. Lots of faeries, a witch and other interesting fantasy creatures. Enjoy.
Saturday, January 2, 2016
Transparent by Natalie Whipple
I really liked this story. I'm looking forward to the next book. Survival from a dangerous dad who is abusive. Fiona really is invisible. Different teens have different talents.
The Mark of the Dragonfly by Jaleigh Johnson
Great story line in a created world with strong characters and culture. A good addition to any children's library.
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